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Vol. 11, No. 12, Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Former Lamont CAO testifies during his criminal trial in Court of Queen’s Bench Michelle Pinon Editor
Former Town of Lamont Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Tom Miller was on the witness stand to testify in his defense during his criminal trial in Court of Queen’s Bench in Edmonton on Jan. 14 and 15th. Miller, formally charged on May 28, 2013 with several charges of forgery and fraud after an RCMP criminal investigation was completed. The charges stem directly from an incident that was reported by Quebec based developer Gilles Filatreault, who alleged Miller attempted to negotiate kickbacks on a housing deal. Filatreault, who was in the courtroom during Miller’s testimony, had a meeting with Tom Miller, his counterpart Ben Trudeau, investor James Voll, and himself in November of 2012 at the Boston Pizza restaurant in Fort Saskatchewan. Miller, who now hails from Ontario, said he was hired by the Town of Lamont as its CAO in 2004, and was introduced to Filatreault and his partner in the spring of 2006, and worked on a development agreement for a housing development that would sit on a 200 acre parcel of land that was zoned agricultural, and would have to be rezoned for residential single family homes. Even though the development agreement was approved by council with timelines that stipulated how many lots, and in which subdivision would be developed, only one home and one foundation was completed. While work started in the fall of 2007, Jabneel came to the town looking for an extension on those timelines in January or February of 2008. Filatreault received the extension, and another one after that, but was denied a third extension. Some time later Miller put a stop work order on the development. Besides delays in construction, there were some differences regarding a joint marketing program, storm water pond, etc. Miller stated, “I told council I couldn’t work with him.” When asked if he had asked for a kick back from Filatreault, Miller stated no. He also stated that he cashed in Filatreault’s letter of credit at the CIBC and deposited the money into the town’s bank account. “Not in your bank account?” asked his lawyer. “No,” replied Miller. Eventually, all of the agreements were cancelled on
the recommendations of the town’s lawyers, added Miller. Miller went on to say that after the town cancelled the agreements, Jabneel decided to sue him and the Town of Lamont for $29 million. After the municipal election in 2010 Miller said three new councillors were elected. “The new councillors were very argumentative and I felt they were elected to get me fired.” While some councillors “stuck up” for Miller, others didn’t, and there were strong disagreements and yelling matches during council meetings. Miller
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Former Town of Lamont CAO Tom Miller, right, during the swearing in ceremony of former Mayor Denis Durand. said Mayor Denis Durand finally got fed up and quit. “Then Bill Skinner became mayor, and then things started going sideways for me.” Miller said some of his authority was taken away from him, and was told not to come to work. “I knew I was going to get fired.” In December of 2011, a termination agreement was signed by Tom Miller and the Town of Lamont. Because Miller’s contract with the town hadn’t yet expired, the town had to pay the remainder of his salary, a total of $340,000. Miller testified that he wanted to keep the lines of communication open, and asked former Mayor
Durand that if he heard from Filatreault to have him call him. “I wanted to find out what was going on...find tidbits about the lawsuit, and I wanted to get a different perspective. While Miller denied scheming or hatching a plan with Ben Trudeau and Gilles Filatreault, which included a forged letter signed by Steve Sharun, power of attorney and another letter of obligation. Miller said he was to take ownership of the documents in exchange of 50 per cent of the proceeds from the lawsuit between Jabneel and the Town of Lamont. “If I wanted to get paid that’s what I’d have to do.” Although Miller admitted to preparing the plan so Jabneel could get the maximum payout from the town, he denied initiating or creating the documents that were part of the plan. Miller said he destroyed the town letter before that meeting in Fort Saskatchewan. “I didn’t want it to become public. It would hurt Steve immensely.” Miller was asked whether he knew there was another letter? “I didn’t,” he replied. Miller faced cross-examination by the Crown on Jan. 15th. During that meeting at Boston Pizza, he was asked if he stated, “Gilles, you have no witnesses when I asked you for the commission and neither does the RCMP.” Miller was also asked about why he wanted to contact Filatreault, and his motivation for phoning him, and later meeting with him. He also denied that he was angry about his termination with the town; yet he felt it was “unwarranted.” On several occasions Miller said he could not recall his motivation. “Is it your evidence your firing and newfound desire to open lines of communication are not connected? “On one level I wanted to open lines of communication and report back to my lawyer,” responded Miller. He was asked several times why he went to Gilles lawyer instead of his own for information as well as draft the letter. “I was required to write the letter in order to get paid.” When questioned repeatedly, and a variety of ways, Miller did contradict earlier testimony. One example, would be a statement he made to police stating, “I did not concoct this plan...I wanted them to believe the plan would work.” As to where Miller’s testimony, other testimony by town councillors, former deputy CAO and mayor, as well as Filatreault, and an investor will bear overall will be determined in about four months time.
2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Human remains discovered in burned out vehicle Fort Saskatchewan, AB On the afternoon of Sunday January 10, at approximately 5 p.m., members of the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachment responded to a report of a burned vehicle in a rural location on Township Road 572 between Range Roads 201 and 202 in Lamont County. Upon arriving at the location police found a vehicle which had been damaged by fire. Closer examination of the burned-out vehicle and surrounding scene led to the discovery of human remains. Immediate steps were taken to secure the scene and specialized units such as the RCMP Major Crimes Unit (MCU) and the RCMP Forensic Identification Section (FIS) were called in from Edmonton to assist in the investigation. Police are continuing in their efforts to deter-
mine the identity of the person w h o s e remains w e r e found at the scene and are not releasing any additional details about this aspect of the investigation at PHOTO SUPPLIED BY RCMP this time. A vehicle similar to this was discovered on Township Road 572 The vehi- between Range Roads 201 and 202 near Bruderheim on Jan. 10th. cle has Human remains were found inside the burned out vehicle and RCMP been iden- are still asking for assistance from the public on this crime. tified as a 2013 BMW 328i two- about this investigation, local Crime Stoppers for door coupe, white in please call the Fort instructions). You do not RCMP have to reveal your idencolour. Police are asking Saskatchewan tity to Crime Stoppers, detachment at 780-992for the public’s assisand if you provide infor6100. Should you wish to tance in determining the mation to Crime remain anonymous, you movement of and activiStoppers that leads to an can contact Crime ties surrounding the BMW in the Fort Stoppers by phone at 1- arrest(s), the recovery of Saskatchewan and 800-222-8477 (TIPS), by stolen property, and/or a at seizure of illicit drugs, Bruderheim area during internet the week January 4, 2016. www.crimestoppers.ca, you may be eligible for a If you have information or by SMS (check your cash reward.
RCMP tires slashed The Vegreville RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for causing damage to their RCMP police cruisers on Sunday, January 10.. Sometime during the morning on January 10, the suspect(s) slashed the tires on two police cruisers that were parked in the Vegreville RCMP Detachment parking lot. In total five tires were damaged, rendering two police vehicles temporarily inoperable. The RCMP would like to remind the person(s) responsible that damaging police vehicles pose a significant risk to the citizens of Vegreville and area as in the event of an emergency, police would not have been able to immediately respond to any calls for service. If you know anything about this crime or any other crime please contact the Vegreville RCMP at 780-6322155 or to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit www.crimestoppers.ca.
Local break and enter Fort Saskatchewan, AB - On Monday January 11, 2016, the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a call for service in regards to a Break and Enter to a rural property in the area of Township Road 552 and Range Road 200 in Lamont County, AB. Security cameras on site observed the male suspect on the property cutting pad locks off a number of outbuildings. Several items were taken including an expensive off white/beige woman’s mountain bicycle. The suspect who was wearing a light coloured work boot with a dark sole and rubber reinforced toe, was seen with a vehicle which appears to be a late 1990’s or early 2000’s GMC Sierra truck. If you have information, please contact the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP.
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School boards mandated to develop sexual orientation and gender identity guidelines Michelle Pinon Editor
School boards across the province have been mandated by Alberta Education to develop guidelines to address the needs of individuals with diverse sexual orientations as well as gender expressions and identities. Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) has already begun reviewEIPS Board Chair ing those guidelines that Trina Boymook Alberta Education released on Wednesday, January 13. “We will use the recently released Guidelines for Best Practices as part of that review process to help determine if any changes are needed
to our current policy and administrative procedure for welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environments,” stated EIPS board chair Trina Boymook. “Over the course of the next two months, our board will be soliciting feedback from our students, parents, and staff regarding our policy and administrative procedures for welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environments. Boymook went on to say, this work will include: •Gathering input through a student forum on February 16 at the Strathcona County Community Centre in Sherwood Park. •Gathering input from parents and staff members through school council meetings and staff meetings in February and March. The feedback gathered will be another mechanism to help determine if any changes are needed to our current policy and administrative procedure. Our focus is always on providing safe and caring environments for our students and staff. Our schools and staff work very hard to provide all students with care and encouragement to help them become successful
and feel supported in school. The board and school division already have a policy and administrative procedure in place about Respectful Working and Learning Environments, which speaks to providing welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe schools for all our students, staff, families, and visitors. “As a Board and administration, we review our policies and administrative procedures on a regular basis to ensure they meet the needs of our students, families, staff, and communities and adhere to the guidelines set out by Alberta Education,” added Boymook. According to a recent press release from Alberta Education, “The guidelines are also reflective of recent policy shifts in the Alberta Human Rights Act, Alberta Bill of Rights and provincial School Act. They were based on content ceated by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. As part of the development process, Alberta Education staff consulted with a range of provincial experts who contributed valuable feedback.
Lamont County council saves $500,000 on capital purchases Michelle Pinon Editor
The bad news: tax revenue from linear assessment for Lamont County has been reduced by $1.4 million. The good news: administration was able to go back to equipment suppliers and renegotiate purchase prices, and have saved taxpayers around $500,000. Lamont County Chief
Administrative Officer Robyn Singleton said those savings are significant, and will definitely assist council and administration that will continue to revisit its 2016 budget before it is officially finalized and passed in April. Back in December, Singleton said the county was notified by letter that the provincial government was reducing the amount of linear assessment by 9.9 per
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cent. Singleton, said that amount, (approximately, $1.4 million), represented 40 per cent of the municipality’s total revenue. “It’s a bit of a buyers market right now and we plan to take advantage of that,” added Singleton, who was very happy public works was able to save half a million dollars. Because of the tight timelines, council had to take advantage of those
savings by approving them at their Jan. 12 meeting. Council was unanimous in approving the list of capital purchases which included items such as trucks, grader, tandum and dump trailer, mulcher, mini excavator, and survey supplies.
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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Opinion And the wheels go round...ever so slowly The wheels of justice move ever so slowly. My wheels that were parked outside the Alberta Law Courts in downtown Edmonton were stationary for too many hours, and I was caught with a $75 fine as a result. It was my first visit to Court of Queens bench, and the massive structure, along with sheriffs, security guards, and number of people lined up at the various stations throughout the building, was a bit overwhelming. After shedding my coat, purse, and camera bag, I went through security, (just like the Edmonton International Airport), and close by were large electronic screens flashing the names of people who were to appear in court. Finding the court room was another challenge, but I took comfort in the fact I wasn’t the only person who looked a bit confused. Since I couldn’t find Tom Miller’s name on the electronic screens or in the keyboard system, I took my chances and proceeded to one of the administrative booths for assistance. I was told Tom Miller’s trial was being held in courtroom 511. Lamont Mayor Bill Skinner would be the last witness to take the stand in Miller’s criminal trial. The former Town of Lamont’s Chief Administrative Officer had been charged with several counts of fraud and forgery following an RCMP investigation. The charges primarily stem from a meeting with developer Gilles Filatreault and Ben Trudeau back in November of 2011. Miller was officially charged by RCMP on May 28, 2013. His preliminary trial was held almost one year later. There was enough evidence for Miller to stand trial, and he elected to have a trial by judge alone. Tom Miller was on the stand, and provided testimony. While the trial concluded late Friday afternoon, a verdict is expected to take more than four months from now. Both the Crown and Defense will be busy pouring over evidence and making their final written submissions before the judge reviews the documents, asks further questions or notifies them if any additional information is required. The parties discussed at length possible court dates for the judge to hand down his verdict. If all goes according to their deadlines and timelines, the final decision will be rendered on either May 19 or 20. Michelle Pinon
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Letter to the Editor Minimum wage laws increase unemployment, says McFadzean Dear Editor, A wage is a price that employers are willing to pay for an employee. Prices are subject to the law of demand. We have all seen the effect of demand where a price goes up and people buy less or a price goes down and people buy more. Setting a minimum wage increases the price to employ a whole group of people which will eventually result in an increase in unemployment including those
persons who will now give up on the job market and are not counted in government unemployment numbers. Employers will adjust the way they run their businesses by changing the duties of a fewer number of employees or perhaps by introducing capital assets so a fewer number of employees can be more productive. People work for low wages because their lack of skills and experience puts them at that level of
productivity. The way to increase productivity and the associated wage level is to increase skills and experience. The first step to increased productivity is to gain skills and experience in a low paying job, a step that is not available for many due to minimum wage laws. Many politicians and their supporters think the minimum wage is compassionate while in fact it consigns many to despair of being able to
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The Lamont Hawks Initiation Hockey Team had a very full day this past Saturday, playing three games during their annual tournament. It was exhausting, but great fun for the players and their parents, grandparents, and other special fans who braved minus 26 degrees temperatures to make the event a memorable one.
16/60 Hockey League: Andrew Bantams make huge comeback KERRY ANDERSON Lamont County Minor Hockey scores from teams playing in the 16/60 Hockey League this week are as follows: Lamont Novice Tier 4 (5-1-2) travelled to Gibbons on Saturday, and defeated CNN 2A 8-4. Lamont gave up the first goal of the game, before Alex Andruchow exploded for four straight goals including a natural hat trick in the first period. Andruchow finished the game with six goals and an assist. Other Lamont scorers were; Preston Burback and Camryn Fossum. Sandy McDonald made 27 saves to pick up the win. Bruderheim Tier 4 Novice (2-6-2) travelled to Redwater and skated to an 8-8 tie with the home team. Bruderheim came back from being down 5-1 in the opening period, and down 7-4 after two. Emerson Hauch scored four straight in the third to actually give Bruderheim an 8-7 lead, but Redwater got the game-tying goal with 2:13 remaining. Zandon Tanner got the tie in goal for Bruderheim. Hauch finished the game with five goals. Other scorers were; Andrew Svitich (1g 2a), Cameron Olechow (1a), and Kayden Winslow (2g 2A). Lamont travels to Mundare on Thursday for a scheduled game at 6:00 pm. Bruderheim travels to Lamont this coming Saturday for a scheduled game at 10:00 am. Mundare Novice (4-1-1) was to play CNN 2A on Sunday but no score was posted. Bruderheim and Lamont Novice have the two league scoring leaders in Emerson Hauch (10 GP 45g 4a 49pts) and Alex Andruchow (8 GP 29g 3a 32pts) respectively. Mundare Tier 4 Atoms (5-7) lost 6-4 against Strathcona 4 on Jan. 10 at Mundare Arena. The two teams were tied at 4-4 after two before Strathcona added two in the third. Caden Sawatzky scored twice for Mundare, while Logan Bork and Owen Stemberger (AP) also connected. Assists went to Cooper McNiven (AP) and Max Kokotyn. Mundare is scheduled to play on Sunday at 4:15 at Ardrossan against Strathcona 4. Lamont Tier 5A Atoms (7-2-1) were scheduled to play Vegreville on Sunday but no score had been finalized. Lamont is scheduled to travel to Gibbons for a 9:45 am contest against CNN2. Lamont Tier 5A Pee Wees (9-1-1) skated to a 3-3 tie with Strathcona 3F on Friday at Lamont Arena. Down 3-2 with less than five minutes remaining in the contest, Connor Kardash scored to secure the tie. Kardash scored all three Lamont goals; assists went to Hunter Neufeld, Emma Richardson and Kennedy
Ostapovich. Matthew Enns made 33 saves for the tie. Farrell, Tyler Couillard, and Austin Kardash. Kardash leads the league in scoring (10 GP 33g 8a Couillard is second in league scoring with 39 pts in 11 41Pts). Lamont hosts Fort Saskatchewan 3A on GP. Lamont’s next scheduled game is Jan. 29 at 7:00 pm at Lamont Arena against Fort Saskatchewan 2C. Saturday at 12 noon at Lamont Arena. Lamont Tier 3 Midgets (10-6) hit the road on Andrew Tier 4 Bantams (6-8) downed Smoky Lake on Thursday at home 6-3. After trailing in the game Friday, beating Wabamun 10-5. Luke Farrell got a hat 3-0, Andrew mounted a huge comeback with six trick, as did Justin Marler who also got an assist in straight goals in the penalty filled contest. Dylan the game, while Jake Farrell picked up four assists. Hennig led the way for Andrew, having a three-point Other scorers were; Keelan Ewanowich (1a), Nathan game including a goal. Other Andrew scorers were; Foulds (1g), Jackson Bettac (2g), Lane Palahniuk (1g Devon Hamaliuk (2g), Jaycee McNiven (1g 1a), Breck 2a), and Alex Woitas (3a). Brayden Kopyczyn got the Hrehorets (1g 1a), Brandon Lamash (2a), Jayla win in net making 42 saves. On Sunday, Lamont travSnyder (1a), and Colby Yaremie (1g 1a). Kyle Fesyk elled to Drayton Valley and were defeated 8-3. Luke stopped 33 for the win in goal. On Saturday, Andrew Farrell got a goal and two assists in the game. Others travelled to Bruderheim for a game against Fort hitting the scoresheet were; Justin Marler (1a), Saskatchewan and were downed 10-2. Lamash and Jackson Bettac (2g), and Brandon Geiger (1a). Luke Hennig scored for Andrew. Assists went to Hrehorets Farrell sits in fifth place in league scoring with 38 pts and Yaremie. Andrew travelled to Ardrossan on in 16 GP. Lamont’s next game is scheduled for Friday Sunday and were downed 7-4. Scoring were; at 8:30 pm at Athabasca. Hamaliuk (1g 1a), Hrehorets (2a), Snyder (1g), Yaremie (2g 1a), and Hennig (1a). Andrew’s Whistleblowing, Conflicts of Interest, Elections, Election Financing next scheduled game is What do you think? Jan. 30 at 5:30 pm in Redwater. Breck Hrehorets is fifth in Are you interested in how candidates and parties are financed; league scoring with 29 how provincial elections are run; the balance between an MLA’s points in 14 GP. private interests and public duties; and whether public servants Lamont Tier 4 Bantams who report wrongdoing are adequately protected? We want to (9-2-2) hosted Redwater hear from you! on Friday, and defeated The Legislative Assembly of Alberta Select Special Ethics and the visitors 4-3 when Accountability Committee is reviewing legislation and would Austin Kardash got the like to hear from you on the above questions and on other issues winner at 7:33 of the regarding: third period. Other scorers were; Evan Shields • Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act (1a), Seth Williams (1g), 16013LL0 • Conflicts of Interest Act Max Farrell (2a), Tyler • Election Act Couillard (1g 1a), Ethan Zago (1a), Thomas • Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act Hoculak (2a), Austin Visit the committee website to learn more about these Acts: Kardash (1g), and Cara assembly.ab.ca/committees/ethicsandaccountability Stuermer (1g). Connor Foulds picked up the Written submissions will be accepted until Friday, February 26, win in goal, making 20 2016. saves. On Sunday, Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee Lamont lost to Smoky 3rd Floor, 9820 - 107 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1E7 Lake 4-2 at Lamont EthicsandAccountability.Committee@assembly.ab.ca Arena. Tyler Couillard 780.644.8621 (Call toll-free by dialing 310.0000) and Dietrich Derkson scored for Lamont. Note: Submissions and identities of authors may be made public. Assists went to Max assembly. ab.ca/commit tees/ethicsandaccountabilit y
6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, January 19, 2016
From Where I Sit: The Gift of Retreat
By Hazel Anaka According to dictionary.com one definition of retreat is “a retirement or a period of retirement for religious exercises and meditation.” Another is “the act of withdrawing, as into safety or privacy; retirement; seclusion.” I define it simply as a
conscious, loving act of nurturance. In truth there is nothing simple about it. There are unlimited variables to designing a retreat that will meet your needs. Is it silent? Is there a religious component? Will it be self-directed or led by a facilitator? Is it a mini, home-based retreat lasting a few hours? Or perhaps a weekend? Or it is a week-long commitment in a bona fide lade-da retreat centre? Does it revolve around a particular activity like yoga, grief work, or creative pursuits like writing and art? Most offer a combination of group sessions and time for
individual work and reflection. There are plenty of resources to assist anyone wanting to create her own retreat. Jennifer Louden, author of “The Women’s Retreat Book: A Guide to Restoring, Rediscovering, and Reawakening Your True Self — in a Moment, an Hour, a Day, or a Weekend” and several related titles is the queen of the genre. Perhaps the biggest hurdle is believing one deserves the gift of a retreat. Time to hear the small, still voice inside. Time to focus conscious, undivided attention on a problem or a project.
Trina Boymook Elk Island Public Schools led the way when it first established its Committee of School Councils (COSC) over 20 years ago. This group continues to be used as a model for other school divisions throughout the province to follow. On a monthly basis, representatives from each of our school councils, the Board of Trustees, senior administration, and members of our central departments come together to support student learning in EIPS. COSC is a supportive network for our school
councils, which allows them to learn and grow. It provides an opportunity to work through challenges by sharing best practices and brainstorming ideas together. The relationship developed among school council representatives, the Board of Trustees, senior administration, and central departments allows school council representatives the opportunity to share opinions, voice concerns, and provide input to influence decisions regarding policies, procedures, and educational issues in the Division in an environment of trust and cooperation. Although we have multiple means to tap into parents’ perspectives, the Committee of School Councils allows the Division to get initial views and insight from parents when we are working on tight timelines or are looking at refining our direction. The diverse back-
ground of COSC members — including representatives from large, small, urban, and rural schools — ensures many views points are discussed and creates understanding about school-specific issues and challenges. The Committee of School Councils also assists us in building parent leaders within each of our schools, which strengthen our school councils and increase their effectiveness. Our ongoing work with COSC helps bring us one step closer to realizing one of the goals in our 2015-2018 ThreeYear Education Plan, parents as partners, where student learning is supported and enhanced through parent engagement.
I totally get that not everyone wants to spend time alone. It is scary and uncomfortable. I totally get that not everyone can afford the time to retreat. It’s damn near impossible with a young family. I totally get that not everyone has the support of spouse and family. I have been lucky. I’ve also been determined. That combination has meant that Roy and the kids have supported the idea and I’ve made it happen. Over the years I’ve done several silent, self-guided retreats in either a retreat centre or an empty condo when Hilary is away. Planning,
packing for, and literally driving to a new location solidified the intention and importance of what I was attempting. It also minimizes the distractions of home (the call of the laundry or the TV) and the impulse to reach for something, anything but what I should be focussing on. For years I’ve used our Canmore timeshare for a writing retreat. More recently I’ve become adept at creating working retreats by tagging along with Roy. As he attends conference sessions and banquets I hunker down in a hotel room with a laptop,
WiFi, and project lists. Sometimes I schedule meetings. Other times I use the self-imposed structure, opportunity, and change of scenery of these getaways to make headway with whatever is on my agenda right then. Whether it means grabbing a few free hours alone at home or planning and paying for a more elaborate escape I believe the benefits are there for anyone who wants to access them. In 2016 give yourself the gift of a retreat. You’ll be happy you did, from where I sit.
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Lamont Fish & Game Association host ever popular Horn Scoring Day
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The Lamont Fish & Game Association held its annual Horn Scoring Day on Saturday, Jan. 9th. The associationʼs banquet and awards night will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30th where the winners in the various categories will receive awards. Back row from left to right: Marvin Letwin, Rob MacKeage, Craig Ward, Darwin Hunter, Jason Carstairs, Cliff Pawliuk and Vince Halisky. Front row from left to right: Teri-Lynn Stacey, Cole Chudyk, Aiden Chopping, Calvin Gertz, Doug Butler and Daryl Letwin. Michelle Pinon Editor
Calvin Gertz and Jayden Bates love to hang out together; especially if it is outdoors. The teenagers really loved their time at the Narrow Lake Youth Conservation Camp located near Athabasca this past summer. The two 13-year-olds were instructed in hunter education, firearm safety, boat safety, outdoor survival, archery, canoeing and kayaking. The duo also vividly recall a hunting expedition near Mundare this past November. Gertz managed to successfully shoot at Whitetail deer, and the two boys dragged it through dense brush, up a hill and across a creek. “The ice was cracking,” said Jayden, who was as exhausted and as happy as his friend Calvin. During Horn Scoring Day, Calvin received a score of 102 3/8 for his Whitetail deer, and he showed several of the photos he took from some of his other outdoor adventures this past summer. Both fellows are members of the Lamont Fish & Game Association youth group, and are looking forward to the association’s upcoming annual banquet and trophy night on Saturday, January 30th in Lamont.
Marvin Letwin, left, carefully measures these elk antlers while this young hunter, Jesse Letwin, looks on. There were about 20 entries in the annual event. Species consisted of Whitetail and Mule deer, elk, moose, and black bear. In the background Vince Halisky measures another set of horns.
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Keelan Cartagena, #2, takes aim at New Sarepta Eagles Declan King, #21, during the final game of the Pre-Novice Tournament in Lamont on Saturday, January 16. Another member of the Hawks took a short breather after loosing his stick, while another makes eye contact with an opponent after racing for the puck.
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Nick Waters, sweeping, lends his muscles after Cameron Maschmeyer of Maschmeyer farms releases the stone during their Saturday afternoon game at the Lamont Curling Club. Their team was one of 20 who participated in the annual Farmers Bonspiel. Right, is Myles Mackow of Webbʼs Machinery.
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Andrew Figure Skating Club hosts test day for local skaters
Andrew Figure Skating Coach Abby Kozma chats with skater Laramie Fergeson.
Skater Bella Corey.
Savannah Lega, right, gives the thumbs up to one of the participants while Jordyn Lamash looks on.
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Coach Abby Kozma, right, leads the skaters through their warm ups. Following in her stride are: Evertt Mercier, Jordyn Lamash and Laramie Fergeson.
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Redwater skater Savannah Lega shows off her skills. Michelle Pinon Editor
The Andrew Figure Skating Club hosted its fifth annual CanSkate Elements Event on Saturday, January 16th. There were a total of 44 participants, representing six figure skating clubs in the region which included: Vegreville Figure Skating Club, Viking Figure Skating Club, Platinum Elite Edge Skating School, Athabasca Figure Skating Club, Smoky Lake Figure Skating Club, and the Andrew Figure Skating Club. Members of the evaluation panel were: Melanie Fedorvich, Sandra Marianicz, and Tammy Pickett. The event, endorsed by Skate Canada, consisted of skaters between the ages of three to 11 years.
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LHS basketball teams rule home court
Michelle Pinon Editor
Both boys and girls junior high basketball teams from Lamont High School took gold during their two day home tournament on Jan. 15 and 16. The boys team defeated the Ryley Rebels 26-23, and the girls team defeated OLA 16-4 in their final games. Junior boys coach Jeffrey Laslo said, “They really showed what they are made of.” During the championship game the boys were down by a score of 21-12 in the third quarter and fought back to win 26-23.
Laslo pointed out that the boys have been working really hard, putting in extra practices as well as practicing their skills in the gymnasium during lunch time. “They have taken it upon themselves to be the best they can be as individuals and as a team. I am really proud of them, not only for being successful on the court, but also off the court where they are being leaders and setting a good example. I couldn’t ask for a better group of boys.” Bryan Dussault, coach of the junior girls, also had high praise for his team. The girls also worked cohesively and had several convincing wins along the way to the championship final.
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HELP has just launched its 2016 Tree Shelterbelt campaign for farms, acreage owners, towns and schools in the Prairie Provinces. 100% of the trees HELP p roduces are now container roots. This means that the 12 to 30 inch seedlings have a solid plug of soil on the root. This innovation allows the seedlings to be shipped and planted while dormant or in full leaf with little to no transplant set back
HELP has kept its promise that the tree cost of $1.50 per regular seedling for shelterbelt quantities of 300 or more trees (global order) will not see any increase now nor into the foreseeable future. Fifty trees or more qualify for this Shelterbelt Program, and are considered a shelterbelt or environmental program.
Tree orders can be done onůŝŶĞ ďLJ ĐůŝĐŬŝŶŐ ŽŶ ͚ƐƚŽƌĞ͛ to do an online tree order at www.help-shelterbelts.com. ůƚĞƌŶĂƚŝǀĞůLJ ƉĂƌƚŝĐŝƉĂŶƚƐ ĐĂŶ ĚŽǁŶůŽĂĚ ͚ŽƌĚĞƌ ĨŽƌŵ͛ from the site and mail, fax or email it. HELP also takes telephone orders at 306-842-2433.
Air Brakes Course Testing must be done at a registry. Date: Saturday January 30, 2016 Time: 8 a.m. - 8p.m. Location: Lamont County Public Works Cost: $245.00